Rail Safety Week in Illinois is underway
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Rail Safety Week in Illinois. During 2021, 101 vehicle crashes were reported at public highway-rail grade crossings, resulting in 24 fatalities and 25 injuries in Illinois. In
7 common things that scare your pets
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Gratitude may be the secret to happiness
A recent study shows that 33% of people say that they regularly make it a point to express their gratitude in their every day lives. 65% of those that report they are “very happy” on a
National Farm Safety Week reminds farmers to remember their health
OTTAWA – Farming is a dangerous and physically demanding job. Every day farmers and farmworkers risk injury from farm equipment, livestock, loud noises, falls, slips, trips and more. Certain social and economic indicators make up 40% of
Henry man killed in Sunday motorcycle crash
TISKILWA – A man from Henry is dead after a Sunday motorcycle crash in Bureau County. Bureau County Sheriff James Reed said that around 2:25 PM they were called to the 1900 E. St. two miles south of
New yield signs coming to Mendota intersection
MENDOTA – New yield signs will be coming to a Mendota intersection. A traffic study conducted by the Mendota Police Department found that traffic control was needed on a portion of 9th St. Alderwoman Vicki Johnson said
Car seat safety check in Peru held Saturday
PERU – A car seat safety check was held Saturday in Peru. The Peru Police Department in cooperation with HyVee used a portion of the parking lot to inspect and install child safety seats. A total of
Over 10K without power; damage reported after overnight storms
SPRINGFIELD – A series of late summer storms stampeded across Illinois late Sunday night, causing some damage and leaving thousands without power. As of Monday morning, over 10,000 residents across the state are without power after the
Princeton awarded urban forestry funding grant
PRINCETON — Princeton has been awarded a $10,000 grant with a $10,000 matching contribution to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The funds were provided by the United States Department of
Tractor safety & rural roadway safety is Monday’s topic for National Farm Safety and Health Week
OTTAWA – This week of September is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week. The Illinois Department of Agriculture is reminding all farm workers to stay safe, especially during the upcoming harvest season. On